Concerts

In this section you can find places for live music and concerts in Rotterdam. Whether it’s local bands, rock groups, solo artists, jazz, hip hop, or classical tunes, there’s something for everyone. During the summer, you’ll find plenty of free outdoor music festivals to delight in.

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Here are some popular venues in Rotterdam where concerts take place. Click the links to see the schedule of performances at each location:

Baroeg: Known for hosting non-commercial music, from punk and heavy metal to black metal. Spinozaweg 300. Tram number 20. Visit their website on this link.

De Doelen: A concert hall and congress center featuring 20 different halls. It’s one of the largest concert venues in the Netherlands and offers outstanding acoustics. De Doelen presents a diverse range of genres, including jazz, opera, flamenco, tango, and folk music. Karel Doormanstraat 223. Few minutes walk from Centraal Station. Visit their website on this link.

V11: Enjoy alternative rock concerts in the unique setting of a boat’s cellar. Vijnhaven 101. Metro Beurs. Visit their website on this link.

Rotown: A versatile venue that hosts alternative pop, techno, hip hop, jazz, punk, and metal concerts. Nieuwe Binnenweg 19. Tram number 4 or Metro Eendrachtsplein. Visit their website on this link.

Ahoy: This venue is renowned for hosting major concerts by internationally acclaimed bands. It’s not only a concert space but also used for fairs, festivals, and exhibitions. Ahoy is located at Ahoy’s-weg 10. Metro Zuidplein. Visit their website on this link.

Jazzcafé Dizzy. A place reserved for jazz lovers. ‘s-Gravendijkwal 127. Tram number 4. Visit their website on this link.

Grounds: A local music venue showcasing emerging national and international musicians from various musical genres. Pieter de Hoochweg 125. Tram number 8. Visit their website on this link.

BIRD Rotterdam: This venue features performances by hip hop artists, R&B singers, soul musicians, Latin bands, and solo performers. They also organize DJ parties. Raampoortstraat 24/26/28. Tram number 4 and Metro Stadhuis. Visit their website on this link.

Annabel: Annabel hosts concerts and festivals featuring a wide range of national and international acts. Schiestraat 20. Few minutes walk from Centraal Station. Visit their website on this link.

Enjoy the vibrant music scene in Rotterdam!

Besides concerts, you also have these other options in Rotterdam